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Alamance County’s Textile Heritage Museum will host the 140th anniversary celebration of Glencoe Mills on Saturday, April 30.
Glencoe Mills started producing its first plaid cotton fabrics in April 1882 and saw a successful run of 74 years. Now, 140 years later, local textile history is preserved through the museum and the remaining mill village houses.
On April 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors are encouraged the explore the Textile Heritage Museum and Glencoe Village while enjoying a range of entertainment options.
Festivities will include live music from Neville’s Quarter, children’s games, museum and house tours and living historians.
Danny’s Café will bring a food truck to keep the hungry crowds full, serving barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, brisket sandwiches, quesadillas, fried chicken sandwiches, sides and drinks.
Artisans including weavers, potter and painters will be on site, plus the Preservation Burlington Salvage Shop will be open if you’re in the mood for some shopping.
The event is free for the public. Vendors or anyone who would like to set up an exhibit should register by contacting the Textile Heritage Museum.
The Textile Heritage Museum is located at 2406 Glencoe St., Burlington and parkign can be found nearby.
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Elizabeth Pattman is the trending topics reporter for the Times-News in Burlington, covering business, COVID-19 and all things trending. Contact Elizabeth (she/her) at epattman@gannett.com. I'm also available on social media @EPattmanTN on Twitter or @burlingtontimesnews on Instagram.
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